CPA Parliamentary Academy

Codes of Conduct for MPs and the Parliamentary Workplace

Updated ‘Standards for Codes of Conduct for MPs and the Parliamentary Workplace’ launched by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
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75th anniversary of the 'modern' Commonwealth

Read our blog series reflecting on the historical and modern role of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
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Nominations now open! 2024 Parliamentarian of the Year Awards

Submit your nominations for the 2024 Parliamentarian of the Year Awards.
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Professional Development: The CPA Parliamentary Academy

Access our online courses on parliamentary processes, with free and paid options available.
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Directory: Our Branches

The CPA is made up of 180 Parliaments and Legislatures across the Commonwealth. Browse our directory to find out more about each CPA Branch.
CPA Branches A to Z
What We Do

What We Do

Find out more about our projects, programmes, outputs and activities
Where We Work

Where We Work

Find out more about the CPA's Regions and Branches
Knowledge Centre

Knowledge Centre

Discover CPA resources from our library, blog, podcast and research service
Blogs

Blogs

Find policy case studies, resource collections, interviews and personal reflections from Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff across the Commonwealth
CPA News

CPA News

Read the latest news about the CPA and its activities
Events

Events

Find out about upcoming events from the CPA

Latest News

New CPA Patron announced
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New CPA Patron announced

His Majesty King Charles III announced as Patron of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

CPA recognised with Investors in People award
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CPA recognised with Investors in People award

CPA Secretariat recognised with silver award in recognition of its principles and practices as well as its human resources support for its staff

Speakers and Members meet for virtual CPA Executive Committee
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Speakers and Members meet for virtual CPA Executive Committee

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Executive Committee hold virtual meetings to address key governance issues

CWP network releases new 2024 data on Women in Parliaments
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CWP network releases new 2024 data on Women in Parliaments

For the first time, the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians network has released data on the numbers of Women Parliamentarians in Legislatures.

CPA launches updated Codes of Conduct for MPs and the Parliamentary Workplace
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CPA launches updated Codes of Conduct for MPs and the Parliamentary Workplace

Updated ‘Standards for Codes of Conduct for MPs and the Parliamentary Workplace’ launched by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

Budget scrutiny training for MPs and officials at Parliament of Malawi
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Budget scrutiny training for MPs and officials at Parliament of Malawi

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association delivers seminar on budget scrutiny and oversight for the Parliament of Malawi as part of ongoing CPA technical assistance programme

Upcoming Events

53rd CPA British Islands and Mediterranean Regional Conference

53rd CPA British Islands and Mediterranean Regional Conference

St Helena
CPA Parliamentary Academy Residency Course for Clerks & Officials

CPA Parliamentary Academy Residency Course for Clerks & Officials

Colombo, Sri Lanka
3rd CPA 4IR Conference: AI, Disinformation and Parliament

3rd CPA 4IR Conference: AI, Disinformation and Parliament

Singapore
International Day of Parliamentarism / World Parliament Day

International Day of Parliamentarism / World Parliament Day

Worldwide
60th CPA Canadian Regional Conference

60th CPA Canadian Regional Conference

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
CPA Small Branches Workshop on Environmental Resilience

CPA Small Branches Workshop on Environmental Resilience

Hawaii, USA

The Parliamentarian - Journal of Commonwealth Parliaments

Latest Issue:

The Parliamentarian: 2024 Issue One: Artificial Intelligence, disinformation and Parliament:

The Parliamentarian is the quarterly Journal of Commonwealth Parliaments published by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) and features articles, news and legislative reports written by Members of Parliament, parliamentary staff and international experts across the Commonwealth about a wide range of global issues.

Find out about the publication here, or to read this issue on ISSUU, our online reading platform, click here ->

CPA Small Branches

Established in 1981, the network represents Commonwealth jurisdictions with populations under 1,000,000 and operates within the framework of the CPA. The CPA Small Branches network seeks to "empower small parliaments to overcome national and global challenges through cooperation, advocacy and the strengthening of parliamentary democracy and good governance"

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Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP)

The Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) was founded in 1989 to increase the number of female elected representatives in Parliaments and legislatures across the Commonwealth and to ensure that women’s issues are brought to the fore in parliamentary debate and legislation.The Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) network provides a means of building the capacity of women elected to parliament to be more effective in their roles; improving the awareness and ability of all Parliamentarians, male and female, and encouraging them to include a gender perspective in all aspects of their role - legislation, oversight and representation and helping parliaments to become gender-sensitive institutions. 

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Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities (CPwD)

Recognising the need to increase representation of persons with disabilities in political institutions, the Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities (CPwD) network has been established to facilitate activities and programmes to champion and increase representation of persons with disabilities in Commonwealth parliaments and to work towards the mainstreaming of disability considerations in all CPA activities and programmes.

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference

The CPA's annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) brings together Parliamentarians from across the Commonwealth to discuss global political issues.

Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference

Our latest resources

CPA Standards for Codes of Conduct for MPs and the Parliamentary Workplace

As a result of extensive research and consultation with Parliaments across the world, the CPA ‘Standards for Codes of Conduct for Members of Parliament and the Parliamentary Workplace’ provides guidance for Parliaments and Legislatures. With the need for continuous improvement and tackling the additional challenges of harassment, bullying and abuse in the workplace as well as the challenges of new technology and online harms, the CPA Secretariat worked with Deakin University to develop an updated set of Standards for Codes of Conduct.

Front cover of the Parliamentary Handbook on Disinformation, AI and Synthetic Media
Parliamentary Handbook on Disinformation, AI and Synthetic Media

This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of disinformation, including its different forms and the various techniques used to spread it. It also covers the basics of AI and synthetic media, including their potential applications and implications for democracy, within and beyond the electoral cycle. You can also view the handbook on our ISSUU platform click here >

Handbook for Parliaments in Election Planning

This new CPA Handbook for Parliaments in Election Planning is designed to assist Legislatures in planning for an election and the influx of Members of Parliament that follows with examples of best practice from across the Commonwealth.

CWP Gender-Sensitising Parliaments: A Seven-Step Field Guide

This Field Guide complements the 'CWP Gender Sensitising Parliaments Guidelines', providing a blueprint for Parliaments interested in undertaking a gender sensitive review and making their institution more inclusive and representative.

Mental Health Toolkit for Commonwealth Parliaments

This toolkit provides guidance, advice and education on how to protect and promote the mental health and well-being of Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff.

Engagement, Education and Outreach Handbook for Commonwealth Parliaments

This Handbook provides guidance to Commonwealth Parliaments and Legislatures on how to increase public engagement and outreach, to ensure the public get a greater say in how they are governed.